ASG CREATIVITY CONTEST 2010
Entry by Gloria Wess
for the
Most Interesting Wardrobe Concept

Our sewing sister Gloria Wess entered this contest and made a beautiful outfit. The contest called for at least 5 pieces to make up a wardrobe.

Long hours of work went into making these pieces to make a lovely wardrobe that she can be proud of. She made six pieces which includes a scarf that is reversible to match her outfit no matter which way she wears it.

Although she did not win she deserves to be recognized for her effort in making this. She is truly our "Star" in Ocala.

A note from Gloria:
Turquoise was named the color of the year for 2010. It represents peace, calm and tranquility. It is also my favorite color. I entered the National American Sewing Guild contest 2010. I used Simplicity patterns #2642, 2703 and 2665 to create my version of "The Most Interesting Wardrobe Concept". I did not win the contest, but it was a wonderful experience. Best of all I have a new color coordinated wardrobe ensemble.

Gloria Wess
June 2010

Dress #1 and the jacket that can be worn with each piece,

Dress #2 and the jacket that is worn with each outfit. The scarf is reversible, shown here it matches this dress.

Pants, tank top, and with the jacket and scarf worn together makes a stunning outfit.

 

Spring at Last!
Beverley Hilton
Ocala, FL

This is my tribute to spring, after what felt like an endless winter.

I selected a very dark navy blue cotton pique for the dress because it would provide the
best contrast for the trims I had in mind.

The intricate vase, birds and butterflies, are from the Crafty Bev fusible applique line
(www.CraftyBev.com). (Disclosure: My husband and I own CraftyBev.)

The pansies and dogwoods were created with Evy Hawkins’ “A Bit of Stitch” machine
embroidery designs. Each flower from the Spring Blooms collection consists of three to five
individual pieces, stitched, trimmed, assembled, then affixed to the dress. I used three to five layers of a variety of sheers to get an array of colorful pansies, pink and white dogwoods, and leaves to accompany them. Vines are made from rainbow colored Clover Quick Bias.

Where the pattern called for single-fold bias tape, I used Quilt Time Savers 2 ½"
Seamless Quilt Binding, applied with just a quarter inch peeking out. I replicated the treatment on the hem.

Seams were stitched first by machine, then finished on the serger with dark navy thread to
prevent the pique from fraying.

Everything used in this garment came from my stash. Nothing was purchased beyond
what I already had on hand. Even the buttons that formed the dogwood centers came from the
button stash.

The dress and many of the trims are 100% cotton, making it comfortable for summer. A
bonus is that this garment is machine washable.

Bev will be wearing this at the "Wear Your ASG Pattern" day during conference.

 

January 2009 ASG Nature Coast / Ocala Chapters
joint retreat at Lake Wales
by
Bev Hilton

This project began during the January 2009 ASG Nature Coast / Ocala Chapters joint retreat at Lake Wales.  Jim Squires, Jan's husband, and Tom Plumadore, Sandy's husband, cut the valance board for us. The design of the valances was up to us. 

The valances are attached to the valance board, which was cut in a very elongated D shape, then attached above the window with L-brackets.  The sticky side of Velcro hook-and-loop tape is securely attached (I used adhesive Velcro, backed up with heavy-duty staples to make sure it stays put!) to the outside edge of the board, and the other side of the tape is attached to the top edge of the valance. 

With this system in place, you can make any number of additional valance designs to switch out during the year, using only additional hook-and-loop tape for the valance.  The sticky Velcro remains secured to the edge of the board. 

It obviously took me a while to finish this project, but it turned out to be incredibly easy to do!  And now that I've done this one, I'll be able to add holiday-themed valances as appropriate throughout the year. 

Thanks to Jan, Sandy, Patti, Jim and Tom for bringing this project to us, and making it possible to accomplish.  Now . . . how am I going to get a long board cut for the valance board over the sliding glass door . . .